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The Times HeraldWed, 28 Jun 2017 15:07:28 -040060It may be time to face a cold, hard Gru(th).

The "Despicable Me" universe - can we call it the Despicaverse? - is feeling a little long in the Gru(th).

OK, OK, apologies - using the name of the popular animated franchise's Steve Carell-voiced central character, Gru, the same way for two different wordplays is, admittedly, fairly despicable.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:31:35 -0400201706281431352017-06-28T14:31:35-04:002017-06-28T14:31:35-04:00July 2's date at World Cafe Live is a homecoming concert for the Britpop-influenced indie band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart.

Founding lead singer and songwriter Kip Berman said in a phone interview he had childhood homes in Strafford, Paoli and Frazer, and that his mother still lives in Narberth.

The 21-year-old Coloradan has a perfectly fine career in acting, with roles in Disney's "Austin & Ally," in the "Teen Beach Movie" series, "Girl Meets World" and more. But rest assured Lynch is fully committed to and passionate about R5, the band he formed with his siblings eight years ago and which so far has released a pair of albums, four EPs -- including this year's "New Addictions" -- and singles such as "Loud," "(I Can't) Forget About You," "Pass Me By and "Let's Not Be Alone Tonight.

A team of deputies took seven men and one woman into custody during an overnight sweep of parents who allegedly failed to pay child support or did not show up for domestic relations hearings and who collectively owed $79,775 in child support arrearages for 11 children, according to county Sheriff Sean P.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:32:57 -0400201706281332572017-06-28T13:32:57-04:002017-06-28T13:32:57-04:00NORRISTOWN >> An Upper Moreland man will be under court supervision for nearly five years after he admitted to assaulting his father with a kitchen knife and a flashlight during a disturbance at their township home.

Michael Charles Romanauski, 25, formerly of the 400 block of Goodwin Road, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 10 to 23 months in the county jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated assault in connection with the September 2016 incident.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:55:20 -0400201706281255202017-06-28T12:55:20-04:002017-06-28T12:55:20-04:00HARRISBURG >> A top Republican state senator says it's looking more like Pennsylvania's budget package won't be finished by the start of the new fiscal year in three days as lawmakers grapple with the state's biggest cash shortfall since the recession.

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman said Wednesday that the only agreement with House GOP leaders and Democratic Gov.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:51:46 -0400201706281253122017-06-28T12:51:46-04:002017-06-28T12:53:12-04:00COURTHOUSE >> Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Police Chief Mark E. Talbot have announced a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered 27-year-old Martinis Black in Norristown on Dec. 22, 2015.

LANSDALE >> A 35-year-old Collegeville man is headed for trial on felony drug-dealing and other charges in connection with a Towamencin traffic stop earlier this month when he was allegedly found in possession of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine, according to police.

David Bryan Merlo, of the 3800 block of Germantown Pike, was led by police into Lansdale District Judge Edward Levine's courtroom for a preliminary hearing, at which prosecutors withdrew two charges originally filed against him - misdemeanor DUI and summary driving with a suspended license.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:28:35 -0400201706281128352017-06-28T11:28:35-04:002017-06-28T11:28:35-04:00The words of the Declaration of Independence, signed July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, have inspired more than 100 similar declarations of human rights and self-government around the world. Communities in the region ready to celebrate America's big day, here's a sampling of events:

#xf098;From July 1-4 the Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:14:07 -0400201706281114072017-06-28T11:14:07-04:002017-06-28T11:14:07-04:00HARRISBURG >> The owners of the Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant have formally notified regulators and a regional power grid operator of their previously announced intentions to close the plant.

Let freedom ring this July Fourth - the freedom to think beyond the hamburger bun and serve something new like "zinful" flank steak. That's zin as in zinfandel.

"It's marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and dried Italian herbs," described Chris Welsh, executive chef and owner of The Secret Ingredient Personal Chef Service based in Wayne.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:08:29 -0400201706281108292017-06-28T11:08:29-04:002017-06-28T11:08:29-04:00There are so many ways to prepare these chicken wings with each having their own unique quality, it is difficult to choose. But because I am partial to the smoky flavor of outdoor grillin', I must offer you chicken wings with a slightly blackened texture and an intense flavor and aroma that will surely be a favorite wing recipe for the summer.]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:04:45 -0400201706281104452017-06-28T11:04:45-04:002017-06-28T11:04:45-04:00WEST NORRITON >> College students, do-it- yourselfers, people furnishing their first apartments and individuals looking for incredible value on home-renovation projects can find great deals while helping others during Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County's giant ReStore sale. On Friday, June 30, the ReStore is holding an inventory-liquidation sale, where everything is 50 percent off prices that are already a fraction of the retail sticker (55 percent for items taken home that day).]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:50:04 -0400201706281050042017-06-28T10:50:04-04:002017-06-28T10:50:04-04:00Presidents of U.S. public colleges and universities saw their earnings climb by 5.3 percent last year, with several of them topping $1 million, according to an annual survey.

The Chronicle of Higher Education's study of more than 150 college presidents found that their average annual pay increased in fiscal year 2016 to $501,000.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:48:11 -0400201706281048112017-06-28T10:48:11-04:002017-06-28T10:48:11-04:00 Must be one of those week where the mind can't wonder too far.

TIME TO BRANCH OUT

There are a lot of really good Italian restaurants around here, not to mention going downtown.